U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens in Q1 2026 Amidst Shifting Income Flows and Trade Dynamics
The U.S. current-account deficit, a key measure of a nation’s international economic transactions, expanded by $5.8 billion, or 2.6 percent, to $226.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026. This…
Foreign Multinational Enterprises Employ 8.57 Million Workers in U.S. Affiliates in 2024
Majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) provided employment for 8.57 million individuals across the United States in 2024, marking a slight increase of 0.2 percent from the 8.56…
U.S. Direct Investment Abroad and Foreign Direct Investment in the U.S. Show Significant Growth in 2025
The cumulative level of U.S. direct investment abroad, a key indicator of American economic engagement with the global marketplace, experienced a substantial expansion in 2025, reaching a new high of…
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Significantly in July, Driven by Robust Import Growth and Export Decline
The United States experienced a substantial widening of its trade deficit in goods and services in July, reaching $88.6 billion. This represents a significant increase of $17.4 billion from the…
U.S. Economy Shows Moderating Growth in Second Quarter of 2026
The U.S. economy demonstrated a more measured pace of expansion in the second quarter of 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) increasing at an annualized rate of 1.5 percent.…
Personal Income Sees Modest Growth in July, Driven by Compensation and Government Benefits
Washington D.C. – Personal income in the United States experienced a notable uptick in July, expanding by $115.1 billion, or 0.4 percent on a monthly basis, according to the latest…
Puerto Rico’s Real Gross Domestic Product Increased 3.0 Percent in 2023 After Decreasing 2.1 Percent in 2022
The economy of Puerto Rico experienced a significant rebound in 2023, with its real gross domestic product (GDP) growing by 3.0 percent. This marks a notable recovery after a contraction…
County Economies Show Mixed Growth in 2024 as Real GDP and Personal Income Trends Emerge
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its comprehensive annual estimates today, revealing a dynamic economic landscape across American counties in 2024. Real gross domestic product (GDP) saw an…
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Releases Comprehensive 2024 State-Level Economic Data
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today unveiled its latest annual statistics, providing a detailed snapshot of real personal consumption expenditures (PCE), real personal income, and regional price parities…
The Outdoor Recreation Economy Contributes $696.7 Billion to U.S. GDP in 2024
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has unveiled its latest comprehensive report on the nation’s outdoor recreation economy, revealing a significant economic powerhouse that contributed $696.7 billion to the…

















